"Feeling Good" was composed by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse for the 1965 musical "The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd". It gained fame through Nina Simone's version before Muse reimagined it as a powerful rock anthem for their 2001 album "Origin of Symmetry". Muse's explosive cover, featuring Matt Bellamy's dramatic vocals and heavy guitar riffs, transformed it into a modern stadium classic that contrasts sharply with the original jazz-blues style.
Muse's version of "Feeling Good", originally a 1960s jazz-blues song, features dramatic piano arpeggios and operatic vocals, exemplifying their early theatrical alt-rock style.
This arrangement by Avery Tomlinson reimagines the iconic 1960s song "Feeling Good," famously performed by Nina Simone, with a modern band setup.
Muse's dramatic rock rendition of this jazz standard became a signature track in their live performances, notable for its heavy bassline and operatic vocals.
Originally composed for the musical "The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd", the song gained fame through Nina Simone's version and later rock reinterpretations like Muse's 2001 cover.
